Daughter of the argentinian singers Amanda Miguel and Diego Verdaguer
The Winner Takes It All
Ana Victoria Lyrics
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About the things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny
I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules
The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain.
But tell me does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyed
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all
I don't want to talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
The lyrics of Ana Victoria's - The Winner Takes It All, are a reflection of a relationship that has come to an end, leaving behind a feeling of disappointment and sorrow. The song underlines the fact that all relationships come with an element of competition, the idea that the person who tries harder, sacrifices more, or is simply the better fit, is the one who ultimately wins. This is exactly what happened in the relationship being described in this song. However, the price of winning was high, and both parties are left with deep emotional scars.
The first verse of the song makes it clear that the relationship between the two people being discussed has ended, and that there is nothing more to say about what has happened. Both have given their all, and now there is no more to be done. While one person may have "won," they are still left feeling small and insignificant compared to their "victorious" partner.
The lyrics go on to explore the emotional fallout from the relationship. The singer of the song admits to feeling foolish for having believed in the relationship and for following "the rules" that they thought would make them successful. The lyrics also imply that there was an element of betrayal involved in the relationship, and that the one who "won" may have done so by breaking promises and hurting the other person deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to talk
I don't want to discuss what happened between us
About the things we've gone through
I don't want to bring up the past and the problems we had
Though it's hurting me
Even though it's painful for me to keep quiet
Now it's history
What we had is over and done with
I've played all my cards
I've done everything I could to make it work
And that's what you've done too
You've also tried your best to make it work
Nothing more to say
There's no point in talking about it anymore
No more ace to play
We have no more tricks up our sleeves
The winner takes it all
The one who comes out on top gets everything
The loser standing small
The one who didn't win feels insignificant and defeated
Beside the victory
Next to the triumph of the winner
That's her destiny
That's what was meant to happen
I was in your arms
I used to be close to you
Thinking I belonged there
Believing that being with you was the right place for me
I figured it made sense
I thought it was logical and made sense to be with you
Building me a fence
Making a barrier around myself to protect me
Building me a home
Trying to create a stable and comfortable environment for myself
Thinking I'd be strong there
Assuming that being with you would make me stronger
But I was a fool
I realize now that I was mistaken
Playing by the rules
Trying to do what was right and fair
The gods may throw a dice
Luck plays a part in life
Their minds as cold as ice
Fate is indifferent and uncaring
And someone way down here
Someone like me
Loses someone dear
Loses someone they love
The winner takes it all
The one who comes out on top gets everything
The loser has to fall
The one who didn't win feels insignificant and defeated
It's simple and it's plain
It's straightforward and clear-cut
Why should I complain.
There's no point in being unhappy about it
But tell me does she kiss
I want to know if she kisses you
Like I used to kiss you?
As passionately as I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
Is it the same as when we were together
When she calls your name?
When she speaks your name
Somewhere deep inside
In my heart
You must know I miss you
You must understand that I still feel affection for you
But what can I say
There's nothing else I can express
Rules must be obeyed
There are certain standards and expectations we must follow
The judges will decide
The results will be determined by the ones in charge
The likes of me abide
Someone like me has to accept the decision
Spectators of the show
Those watching from the sidelines
Always staying low
Not getting involved or taking sides
The game is on again
Another round has begun
A lover or a friend
It could be a romantic partner or just a friend
A big thing or a small
It could be significant or insignificant
The winner takes it all
The one who comes out on top gets everything
I don't want to talk
I don't want to discuss what happened between us
If it makes you feel sad
If it causes you pain or unhappiness
And I understand
I comprehend
You've come to shake my hand
Visiting me to bid farewell
I apologize
I'm sorry
If it makes you feel bad
If that upsets you
Seeing me so tense
Noticing my nervousness
No self-confidence
Feeling insecure about myself
But you see
But you understand
The winner takes it all
The one who comes out on top gets everything
Writer(s): Aleksej Anatolevich Kortnev, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Benny Goran Bror Andersson
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Fer Galindo
Una voz espectacular para un gran tema de ABBA wow!! Felicidades Ana Victoria te quedó fabulosa
Chris Pam
Me encantaaaaaaaaa!!!! Amo a Abba amo a Ana victoria, excelente trabajo!!!!!
Fer Galindo
Me encanta 😍
Juan Carlos
Me encanta y al igual que la version de Fey
Jorge Olvera
Por qué a todas las canciones les pusieron ese ritmo electro-punchispunchis-howdoyoudo tan molesto, tan plástico tan poco innovador? mejor no hubieran hecho ni madres.